Bookworm scholar of
Soviet history by day, madcap writer and entertainer by night...
and sometimes vice versa.
Costume Design.
Vorkuta Gulag Theater. 1946.
Costume Design.
Vorkuta Gulag Theater. 1946.
THE LATEST
Teaching Fellow in Russian History
In September 2024, I will begin a position as a Teaching Fellow in Russian History in Warwick University's Department of History. I will be teaching a seminar-based Soviet history course for third years titled "Socialist Bodies: Dreams and Realities of the Physical in Soviet Russia" over the course of three terms. I am so excited to take on this first university teaching position!
ASEEES Conference
At the ASEEES Conference in November 2024, I have organized and will be performing in a showcase of research-based theater projects called Na Stsenu! From the Footnotes to the Footlights. The event is open to the public and taking place at 7:30pm on Friday Nov 23 in the Grand Ballroom of the Boston Marriott Copley Place
America's Queen of Hearts Saundra Lezzenbaum presents her first One-Woman Show - "Love in Concert! " at The Jolly Farmers, Oxford on October 27 at 7pm.
This one-of-a-kind show tells the story of Saundra's rise from cosmetology student in Ronkonkoma, Long Island to world-famous love coach, award-winning author and host of a lunchtime-Emmy award-winning TV show, chronicling her #perfectmarriage to Max Lezzenbaum. Part autobiography, part concert, part romantic revolution, this show features original songs from Saundra's upcoming album Saungs for a Perfect Marriage alongside priceless love life lezzons and hearts to hearts with the Queen herself. Don't miss this completely FREE, one-night-only chance to change your life forever!
Saundra Lezzenbaum: Love in Concert!
SAUNDRA LEZZENBAUM
The Two Gentlemen of Oxford
In May I performed as the Duke in Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona at the Oxford Playhouse. The production was directed by the incredible Sir Greg Doran (Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Co. from 2012-2022). In our show, the Duke (aka me) did drag and performed a sparkling rendition of "Mambo Italiano".
HOBO CODE (New Podcast)
Take a listen to this one-of-a-kind 4-episode narrative pod that can be found anywhere you listen to podcasts! With a terrific cast and crew, amazing music and soundscapes, and a really compelling story that spans seven decades, I am very proud to be able to share Hobo Code with the world :) If you like it, feel free to share it around!